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Caprese Chicken with Balsamic Glaze: A Healthy Keto & Paleo Dinner Delight

Elevate your dinner routine with this stunning Caprese Chicken featuring a tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for keto, paleo, and heart-healthy diets, this recipe brings the vibrant flavors of Italy to your table in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for glaze (omit for keto)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour marinade over them. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor).
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F internally.
  3. Create the balsamic glaze: While chicken cooks, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. For a sweeter glaze, add honey or maple syrup (optional).
  4. Assemble the Caprese Chicken: Top each cooked chicken breast with sliced mozzarella and tomato. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes until cheese begins to melt. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Notes

Marinate for maximum flavor (30 minutes to 4 hours), use fresh ingredients for best results, don't overcrowd the pan, pound chicken to even thickness for consistent cooking, skip sweetener for strict keto version.